This recorded RoundTable conversation will include leaders from Canada, Australia, South Africa, Norway and the United States who have extensive experience working on issues of clergy misconduct, abuse and boundary violations in the church. What is the status of our efforts now? What have we learned?

During the last 20 years, we have become aware that our faith communities are not necessarily safe places for children, youth or adults. We have not attended to some basic policies and practices that would support safety and health in our congregations. This recorded webinar will introduce participants to the key components of becoming a healing community with the competencies and practices to prevent abuse and support those harmed by abuse who may live invisible in their own churches, temples, synagogues, or mosques.

A judicatory policy on addressing clergy misconduct needs a periodic review. How is it working? Have you discovered gaps or procedures that don't quite address your situations? This recorded webinar will suggest a review process that you can utilize with staff or a committee responsible for responding to a complaint of misconduct.

Registered sex offenders who are released into the community are approaching faith communities and asking to participate in worship and other activities. We know that community support is important to prevent re-offending. How can faith communities be part of an offender’s support network and insure safety for the congregation?

Faith communities are utilizing social networking sites in growing numbers. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Google+ and others are being used in ministry as a means of outreach, communication, and community building.

Clergy misconduct and abuse are common to all faith traditions. What are the particular experiences and challenges of this problem in historically Black churches?
This webinar will help you:
• Understand the history of privilege and power in Black pulpits
• Address the questions: How does racism impact the responses to clergy abuse?

What are future faith leaders learning about gender-based violence?
Why is this an important issuefor theological education?
How can leaders implement this work to create a safer world?
Join four thought leaders as they examine the role that seminary education plays in addressing the critical issue of violence against women and how this can transform faith communities.
Presenters: Marie Fortune, Mary Hunt, Lisa Gelber, Elizabeth Siwo-Okundi

Faith leaders who take on the challenge of helping to heal a community following an incident of clergy misconduct may face conflict, confusion, and mistrust. Rev. Fortune discusses the basics of clergy misconduct, the role of the interim minister and after-pastor, and the spiritual and ethical demands of this role, as well as the possibilities for transformation.

Healthy boundaries create trust, and sustain all of our relationships. Clergy boundary issues have been at the forefront for many years, but lay leaders have an important role in ensuring a healthy, safe faith community. For example, sexual harassment is a topic that impacts clergy and laity, both as victims and perpetrators. Join Marie Fortune as she discusses the role that lay leaders play in ensuring your congregation is a safe place to worship, learn, and work. Presented by Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune.